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title: "Cefas25-01 Contract for the Supply of Sea Going Sampling Services"
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# Cefas25-01 Contract for the Supply of Sea Going Sampling Services

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8672b0cb-efaa-415d-a838-5858aff71656

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) recently concluded a public procurement process for the "Cefas25-01 Contract for the Supply of Sea Going Sampling Services". This tender, categorised under marine research services, was aimed at conducting catch sampling aboard commercial fishing vessels, supporting the Cefas Fisheries Monitoring Projects. The procurement process, executed via a single tender action, was completed with the award stage finalised on 28th May 2025. The contract, valued at £120,000, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement was open to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other international locations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in marine research services, especially those specialising in at-sea data collection and fisheries monitoring. Companies with established experience in professional and reputable sample collection in marine environments would have been highly competitive for this contract. Although CEFAS did not indicate a preference for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses aligned with the aforementioned capabilities could leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in governmental projects and develop a portfolio showcasing their expertise in high-standard, international marine research services.

## Notice

Undertake catch sampling at sea aboard commercial fishing vessels in line with the current requirements of the Cefas Fisheries Monitoring Projects. One of the main features of this project is that standards of professional behaviour and Cefas' reputation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546588f9-8720-49d3-b996-3c289612db9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEASCOPE FISHERIES RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546588f9-8720-49d3-b996-3c289612db9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546588f9-8720-49d3-b996-3c289612db9b
  21st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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